2019 Community Events

Blood and Platelet Drive in Honor of Lt. Al Baker - February 9, 2019

Thank you again to everyone who came out to donate and for helping to make this day a success. There were 77 units of blood collect which will impact 196 lives. All proceeds were given directly to Lt. Baker and his family.

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Picnic in the Garden - March 24, 2019

On Sunday, March 24, neighbors gathered for a picnic in the garden with live classical music conducted by Rice University Shepherd School of Music. It was an enjoyable event for the whole family. Our neighbor, Tom Cross, brought his vision of a music venue in the garden to reality. Thank you Tom and thank you Southside Place USA for your sponsorship.

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Dinner in the Park and Music on the Patio - June 7, 2019

Members of the Police and Fire Departments, Parks (Summer Programs) and City Staff were out to visit with residents and their families for dinner in the park with hot dogs, hamburgers, and live music. Following dinner at dusk was a viewing of the family favorite movie, The Sandlot.


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Annual Southside Place 4th of July Bike Parade and Pool Party

Despite the threat of flooding days before there were over 150 residents who joined the festivities from the parade to the pool on July 4th. Thank you to the Southside Place Police and Fire Departments and Parks and Rec staff for all their hard work making this day a success.

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Southside Place 95th Birthday Party! - September 22, 2019

Around 200 residents came out on September 22 to celebrate the 95th birthday for the City of Southside Place. Thank you to the Civic Club for their hard work organizing the event and all who came out to make it enjoyable evening.  

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4th Annual Southside Place Color Dash - October 12, 2019

Over 150 runners turned out for our 4th Annual Southside Place Color Dash. Following the rainbow bath, runners were helped to clean up with the SSP Firetruck hoses on the field by the Clubhouse. All funds raised by the Color Dash go toward improving the Fire Truck Park facilities. The Southside Fire Truck Park Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization (Federal ID 76-0370125).

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Annual Southside Place Block Party - October 20, 2019

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7th Annual Southside Place Winter Wonderland Carnival


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